“When my grandmother taught me to crochet at the age of 8, she first showed me how to make hats. While I occasionally crocheted other things over the next 20 years or so, I mostly made hats -- often silly ones. With so many design possibilities I never get tired of them. Each crochet stitch is complete, and stands on its own, not dependent on its neighbors; therefore, crochet offers the freedom and stability to create fabric that easily takes any for m or shape. Hats are perfect executions of crochet’s sculptural qualities. With so many fun ways to mix and match, this tutorial approaches the hat in a build-your-own-sundae menu style.”